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Peru in March: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What March is actually like in Peru — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 19°C
- Average low
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 33mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 7th warmest month of Peru's year. The 3rd wettest month, at 17% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in March
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- March 25, 2027 Jueves Santo · Maundy Thursday
- March 26, 2027 Viernes Santo · Good Friday
- March 28, 2027 Domingo de Resurrección · Easter Sunday
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Arequipa, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.